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Schimel says state still mulling power plant options
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel says he is still considering what steps to take next in reaction to new Obama administration rules designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions at power plants.
Judge: Man charged in wife’s death, standoff fit for trial
A judge has deemed a 58-year-old man competent to stand trial in the fatal shooting of his wife and subsequent four-hour standoff with police in central Wisconsin.
Man gets jail for thrill killing of 15 deer
A 19-year-old Wisconsin man who authorities say took part in the "thrill killing" of 15 deer last year has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Walker calls on attorney general to take action over power plant rules
Scott Walker joined other Republican presidential candidates Monday in decrying new rules from the Obama administration designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, saying they would have "devastating impacts" and cost ratepayers billions of dollars.
Complaint: Wisconsin companies misbranded supplements
Three Wisconsin companies have agreed to stop manufacturing dietary supplements after a federal complaint alleged the products were misbranded, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Federal judge dismisses Abrahamson lawsuit
A federal judge has dismissed Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s lawsuit alleging that her removal from the position of chief justice was a violation of her right to due process.
Walker appoints chief legal counsel to Court of Appeals
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed a replacement for Court of Appeals Judge Richard Brown, who retires Aug. 1.
Ruling could have lawsuits barreling down on truckers
Should 30 years of experience and an average of more than eight hours a day behind the wheel make a trucker more aware than the average driver of dangerous traffic conditions and thus better able to avoid an accident?
Patent pending: Working with inventors keeps Sara engaged
After more than 30 years of practicing patent law, Charles Sara still enjoys getting up every day and heading into the office.
Justice defends decision to not recuse himself from John Doe case (UPDATE)
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser said Thursday he didn't have to recuse himself from a ruling that ended a secret investigation into coordination between Republican Gov. Scott Walker's recall campaign and outside groups.
Appeals court dismisses charges against sex offender (UPDATE)
A state appeals court threw out charges Thursday against a sex offender who clipped photos of children out of magazines and newspapers, ruling he can possess the images because he didn't create them himself.
Records tie Walker’s office to bill gutting open records law
Newly released documents show Gov. Scott Walker's office was involved in drafting a state budget amendment that would have overhauled Wisconsin's open records law and kept some government materials secret.
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- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
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